Jon Stewarts' greatest Texas hits

By Madlin Mekelburg

on February 11, 2015 9:19 AM

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Sept. 13, 2011: Ye Cobblestone Road to the White HouseDuring an episode in September of 2011 titled "Indecision 1776 - Ye Cobblestone Road to the White House - Tough Tea Party Crowd", Stewart discussed the Tea Party Express Republican Presidential Debate hosted by CNN. Stewart discussed several of Perry's responses, including one where he pledged to bring troops out of Iraq while simultaneously maintaining a presence there. Watch the clip here.

During an episode in August of last year titled "Indictment Cowboy", Stewart discussed Perry's indictment charges in addition to his rumored 2016 presidential bid. Stewart also examined Perry's mugshot, discussing his strong jaw and making Perry's eyes literally sparkle. Watch the clip here. less

Aug. 28, 2014: Indictment Cowboy

During an episode in August of last year titled "Indictment Cowboy", Stewart discussed Perry's indictment charges in addition to his rumored 2016 presidential bid. Stewart also ... more

During an episode in June of last year titled "Gaywatch - Texas Edition: Remember the No-Homo", John Stewart discussed the Republican Party's endorsement of a controversial conversion therapy study to eliminate homosexuality. The clip includes comments Perry made indicating his belief that homosexuality is a choice. Watch the clip here. less

June 17, 2014: Gaywatch - Texas Edition

During an episode in June of last year titled "Gaywatch - Texas Edition: Remember the No-Homo", John Stewart discussed the Republican Party's endorsement of a ... more

During an episode in January of last year titled "Where Are We Now?" Stewart discussed the shutdown of the federal government in 2013. In an interview, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said he did not want to shutdown the government. Stewart shared clips of other Republicans supporting the action. Watch the clip here.

Jan. 27, 2014: Where are we now During an episode in January of... Photo-7511537.103023 - Houston Chronicle

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Oct. 10, 2013: Medicant

During an episode in October of 2013 titled "Medicant", Stewart discussed the Medicaid expansion launched by President Barack Obama. Texas was one of 26 states that resisted the expansion. Former Gov. Rick Perry compared the expansion to "adding 1,000 people to the Titanic." Watch the clip here.

Oct. 10, 2013: Medicant During an episode in October of 2013... Photo-7511585.103023 - Houston Chronicle

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Oct. 29, 2014: Don't Ingress with Texas

During a broadcast of The Daily Show hosted in Austin, Texas in October of last year, Stewart and his associates discussed various topics relating specifically to Austin including the growing immigration threat of new residents moving to the city. Watch the clip here. less

Oct. 29, 2014: Don't Ingress with Texas

During a broadcast of The Daily Show hosted in Austin, Texas in October of last year, Stewart and his associates discussed various topics relating specifically to Austin ... more

During a broadcast of The Daily Show hosted in Austin, Texas in October of last year, Stewart and his associates discussed the Hispanic residents of Texas and the "free computers" they're reported recieving from the government. Watch the clip here. less

Oct. 29, 2014: Mex Tex

During a broadcast of The Daily Show hosted in Austin, Texas in October of last year, Stewart and his associates discussed the Hispanic residents of Texas and the "free computers" they're ... more

During a broadcast of The Daily Show hosted in Austin, Texas in October of last year, Stewart and his associates discussed the Ebola outbreak and how Texas is handling the crisis. "Dallas officials tried every Texas solution they could think of," reported correspondent Samantha Bee. "They shot at it, they gave it the death penalty and they prayed at it." Watch the clip here.

During a broadcast of The Daily Show hosted in Austin, Texas in October of last year, Stewart and his associates discussed what truly makes Austin weird. After much reporting it was determined that Austin's highly conservative representation compared to its highly liberal population is what actually coined the popular expression. Watch the clip here. less

Oct. 30, 2014: Austin's Real Weirdness

During a broadcast of The Daily Show hosted in Austin, Texas in October of last year, Stewart and his associates discussed what truly makes Austin weird. After much ... more